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The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice

The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice: The EU's Semiconductor Angle
Michael Boll

Michael Boll

VP Public Policy Infineon

Michael Boll is a seasoned professional with a strong background in law, economics, and public policy. Born near Münster, Germany, he studied Economics and Law at the University of Münster and earned an LL.M. in International and European Business Law from the University of Exeter. He began his career in consulting, holding leadership roles at EUTOP and Gauly Advisors serving clients in the tech and financial sectors, including Director at EUTOP, Senior Manager and Partner at Gauly Advisors, and, upon rejoining EUTOP, Director & Syndic of EUTOP International GmbH and Member of its Asia and Berlin Executive Boards. He later joined Infineon, a leading semiconductor company, as Vice President of Public Policy, where he draws on his legal, economic, and policy expertise to guide strategic decision-making and advocacy. His diverse experience across consulting, academia, and the corporate world has equipped him to navigate complex policy landscapes and drive meaningful impact.

Sessions

Theatre - Main stage Panel

09:50–10:30

Breakthrough innovations, leadership and talent shaping Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem

Europe’s semiconductor ambitions depend on leaders who can turn breakthrough technologies into industrial scale, navigate uncertainty and build strong ecosystems. Bringing together perspectives from industry, entrepreneurship and research, the session will explore what leadership Europe needs to compete globally, scale innovation and broaden the talent pipeline for the next generation.

Speaker
Jimena Garcia Romeu

Jimena Garcia Romeu

VP of AESEMI and CEO of Alcyon Photonics
Bodil Holst

Bodil Holst

CEO of Lace Lithography
Françoise Chombar

Françoise Chombar

MELEXIS Chairwoman, Pact For Skills Flanders STEM network
Erja Turunen

Erja Turunen

Executive VP, Digital technologies at VTT
Moderator
Michael Boll

Michael Boll

VP Public Policy Infineon

Join us at The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice

4 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026